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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.72, 1,019.10 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.72, 1,019.10 and 552.04 is: 827.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.72 : 1,019.10 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.72/1,019.10 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.72x = 1,019.10 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.72x = 562,583.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,583.96/679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.67

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